Loading up on tryptophan-heavy turkey isn’t the only way to get knocked out this week. Just look at Welsh Carson Anderson & Stowe’s newest platform. The firm is launching U.S. Anesthesia Partners to acquire practices throughout the country that focus on anesthesia and preoperative care services, Michael Wursthorn reports.

And Mr. Wursthorn reports for LBO Wire on another investment that could get you high. American Industrial Partners bought the U.S. operations of Hampson Industries, which provides parts and tools for aerospace businesses Boeing Co. and Airbus. Click here to read the full story (subscription required).

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The New York Times’ DealBook takes a look at the extravagant 70th birthday party of TPG Capital founding partner David Bonderman, which featured performances by John Fogerty, Robin Williams and Paul McCartney. The ball’s in your court, Stephen Schwarzman.

Speaking of TPG, Northstar Group, which the firm partially owns, has agreed to buy a majority stake in Singapore-listed Nera Telecommunications, according to Reuters.

SeaFort Capital, backed by members of Atlantic Canada’s McCain and Sobey families, has made its first deal, acquiring crane rental business A.W. Leil Holdings, The Globe and Mail reports.